Engineer Competitive Intelligence 2

Daikin Comfort • Waller, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Competitive Intelligence role involves analyzing competitive products to compare different materials and components. This analysis will assist in potential new designs or quality improvements for Daikin products. The position requires working within a team environment, following the organization's matrix-driven focus points, and ensuring a safe working environment. Continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and operational efficiency is also a requirement. The role is recognized as a subject matter expert in its job area, managing large projects or processes with limited oversight, and potentially coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Problems faced are often difficult and complex.

Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of experience in mechanical product design required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish professional and positive relationships.
• Good decision-making and judgement skills.
• High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and with other departments.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to work well with others, work in a team environment and work individually as required.
• Good working knowledge of computers/software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Bachelor’s degree required. (Preferably within Science or Engineering disciplines)

Nice To Haves

• 1 plus years of experience within HVAC industry preferred
• Business training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules related to competitive evaluations required for new development/redesign of different product lines.
• Assist in projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct Material analysis for different types of material from competitive products, IE… Steel, Plastic, Copper, Aluminum, etc.
• Focusing on safety, on time delivery, quality and cost.
• Follow a 5S driven organization.
• Work within team continuous improvement goals and executes actions.
• Evaluate products brought to market by competitive manufacturers.
• Sustain and develop lines of communication with Design Engineering personnel, with a focus on overall Department improvement.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working environment with all teams to develop a culture of teamwork.
• Analyze competitive product lines vs. current and future product lines.
• Assist in redesigning different product lines offered within company profile.
• Document product designs by writing BOM’s (Bill of Materials), Material costs, Labor costs, Specifications, Product descriptions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product quality improvements.
• Use of computer systems/software for data entry and internet research.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Compliance with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level